Arsenal Shut Down Barcelonas Pursuit of Martin Odegaard

Barcelona’s reported interest in Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been swiftly dismissed by the Gunners. According to TeamTalk, Arsenal have valued the Norwegian midfielder at a minimum of €90 million (£77 million) and have no plans to sell him. With Odegaard under contract until 2028, transfer expert Pete O’Rourke called a move “virtually impossible,” citing Barcelona’s ongoing financial struggles.

For the past few days, reports have linked FC Barcelona with a potential move for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. The Catalan giants are believed to be keen on adding the Norwegian playmaker to their midfield for the 2026 summer transfer window. However, Arsenal have made their stance crystal clear by setting a massive €90 million (£77 million) valuation on their 26-year-old star, effectively closing the door on any transfer negotiations.

Given Barcelona’s ongoing financial struggles, such a price tag appears far beyond their reach. According to reports from TeamTalk, Arsenal view Odegaard as an essential figure in their long-term plans, with his current contract running until 2028. The club intends to keep him as the central pillar of Mikel Arteta’s midfield project. Transfer expert Pete O’Rourke echoed similar sentiments, calling the possibility of Odegaard leaving Arsenal “virtually impossible.”

He highlighted both the player’s importance and Barcelona’s financial limitations as major obstacles to any potential deal. As a result, the La Liga giants are expected to look elsewhere in their search for midfield reinforcements, as Arsenal remain firm on retaining their captain for the foreseeable future.